A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Although it might be too early to know exactly what effect the “Tariff Wars” will have on military technology in general, it is fairly certain that the “Drone Wars” will …
U.S. Marine Corps Emerging as Major Player in DoD’s Billion Dollar Counter-Drone Effort Read More
Even by the already busy ticker of news regarding the advancement of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology, recent weeks have seen an intense flurry of reported events related to the …
A March of Progress for Counter-UAS Technology Read More
The U.S. Department of Defense’s official nomenclature equipment identification system is formally known as the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), although it is more commonly called the “AN” designation …
U.S. Military AN Nomenclature Made Easy Read More
As demonstrated in news reporting, on an almost daily basis, advanced battlefield surveillance systems are indispensable in not only maintaining critical tracking information and situational awareness but also in providing …
Strong Worldwide Demand for an Eye in the Sky Read More
Leonardo’s recent announcement from DSEI that the company has been awarded a new contract for vehicle camera systems helps reinforce the company’s position as key provider of advanced, tactical vehicle …
With Latest Vision System Order, Leonardo Expands Position as Key Vehicle Electronics Supplier Read More
This past February, an advanced self-protection system for helicopters, in development for over 10 years, reached a transformative milestone. Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system achieved Initial Operational …
Advanced Helicopter Self-Protection System Reaches New Heights Read More
An estimated $7.2 billion will be spent over the next 10 years on the key programs covered in Forecast International’s Electronic Support Measures market analysis. During this period, a total …
High-Demand Electronic Support Measures Systems Market Valued at $7.2 Billion Read More
The May 11th State Department approval of a Foreign Military Sale to Germany of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, also puts in motion the purchase of critical electronic self-protection systems, amid a …
Critical Electronic Self-Protection Systems Boost German Chinook Sale Read More
BAE Systems has been one of the pre-eminent suppliers of airborne identification friend or foe (IFF) systems to the U.S. armed services for years. IFF systems such as the APX-111, …
Saying Goodbye (Potentially) to the BAE Systems APX-123 IFF Transponder Read More
A new open-source signals intelligence tool could help pilots and navigators avoid concentrations of GPS jamming. Guest post by Dr. Thomas Withington The jamming of satellite navigation signals is the …
No Direction Home – GPS Jamming and Avoidance Around Modern Warzones Read More